Heritage Bank
Nigeria Plc has launched a uniquely designed transparent Mastercard as a way of
entrenching its innovative banking service delivery across different spectrum
of Nigeria’s economy.
Heritage Bank’s
new transparent Mastercard, described as TheWindow for its numerous
customers, is a product of the Bank’s Electronic Banking research is designed
to be physically transparent in appearance as well as reflecting transparency
in transactional charges for its holders.
Speaking on
behalf the Bank’s Managing Director, Mr.
Ifie Sekibo at the unveiling ceremony of the card in Lagos, Executive Director,
Ivory Banking, Mrs. Mary Akpobome, said the new Mastercard is a product of
thorough research by the company’s E-bank team led by Mr. Tobe Nnadozie and his
colleagues with unflinching support from the Heritage Bank’s partners like
Mastercard and Interswitch Limited among others.
Mrs. Akpobome noted “At Heritage Bank our commitment o
excellence service comes with uniqueness. Here we create, preserve and transfer
wealth to our teeming customers. Our transparent Mastercard that comes with
unique green strip at the bank will not only be transparent in its stylish
outlook, it will also bring the transparency to bear in dealings with our
customers. Our Mastercard can be used anywhere without hitch or technical
bottlenecks. Ours is a culture of
integrity, service and uniqueness at its best is our nature”.
She explained further that as an institution, Heritage
Bank has redefined innovation through its banking products, style of service
delivery and quality partnership in its overall operation.
‘We cherish innovation and quality partnership. That’s why
we can go to this level to pioneer a transparent card for customers’
satisfaction”, the executive director noted.
While Congratulating Heritage Bank for introducing the
transparent Mastercard, Country Manager for Mastercard in Nigeria, MsOmokehinde Ojomuyide expressed delight in the partnership
between the two corporate institution. “We are delighted to partner with
innovative Bank like yours. We thank you for the opportunity you gave us to be
your partner on this. We are on an innovative journey together. This the first
time I will be holding a transparent card in this part of the world,” she
explained.
According to Director Payments Infrastructure and
Processing at InterSwitch Limited, Mr. Akeem Lawal expressed happiness over the
partnership between the two firms. He observed that Heritage Bank’s unquenchable
thirst for innovative banking service delivery is commendable. “We are happy that
you chose us as your partner. We are equally delighted that a bank that will
bring us back to our heritage is here”, he said.
The Bank’s Group Head, E-Bank, Mr Tobe Nnadozie described
the organisations innovative success of the Bank within short span of time as a
result of team spirit and shared value of excellence and flexibility. He hinted
that some notable online stores and two states are currently on line to partner
with the organization soon on Mastercard and other innovative.
The product launch was characterized with rich Nigerian
cultural heritage. Food served, ushers and hosts were dressed in Yoruba
traditional attire with touch of white and green synonymous with Heritage Bank.
Tables were draped with deep and light adire fabrics. Guests at the unveiling were treated to two
documentaries “The talking Drum” and
“The Heritage Speak”.
L-R:
Executive Director, Ivory Banking, Heritage Bank, Mrs Mary Akpobome;
Director Payments Infrastructure and Processing at InterSwitch Limited,
Mr Akeem Lawal and the Country Manager, MasterCard, Ms Omokehinde Ojomuyide unveiling Heritage Bank’s transparent MasterCard in Lagos.
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